as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
a gentlemanly and urbane host of elegant dinner parties
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Recent Examples of urbane
Also known as Bozen, the prosperous city is a taste of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a reminder that today’s Italy is only about 100 years old, and an especially urbane pan-European corner of Europe.
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Murnau’s reimagining of the Count is monstrous rather than urbane.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
The result is a home nestled amidst the natural beauty of Aspen that’s equipped with a sophisticated, urbane sensibility inside.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Now Morisseau, who is half Haitian and half Black American, is exploring a new setting, that of urbane Port-au-Prince, some years after the 2010 earthquake, a natural disaster that brought to the fore, with devastating clarity, the unnatural cycles of exploitation that threaten to define Haiti.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Murnau’s reimagining of the Count is monstrous rather than urbane.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
The result is a home nestled amidst the natural beauty of Aspen that’s equipped with a sophisticated, urbane sensibility inside.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Now Morisseau, who is half Haitian and half Black American, is exploring a new setting, that of urbane Port-au-Prince, some years after the 2010 earthquake, a natural disaster that brought to the fore, with devastating clarity, the unnatural cycles of exploitation that threaten to define Haiti.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for urbane
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Honda claims that the S7, its first-ever premium electric SUV, will break new ground thanks to exceptional comfort, a sophisticated modern look, and, most importantly, more than 400 miles (650 km) of driving range.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Mar. 2025
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One sophisticated take on the trend turns the clog into a main character by combining it with matching neutral tones for a refined air.—
Casandra Maggio,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Promoting a civilized society is more important than ever, said Deborah Jordy, SCFD’s executive director for the last decade.—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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Had someone cast him in a movie, the actor would most likely be Paul Henreid, who played a highly civilized spy in the film Casablanca.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Phaeton cuts a more elegant figure than most VWs, thanks to its graceful exterior lines and the use of premium materials throughout the cabin.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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The rendering of martial arts battles is as graceful as DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda series.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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This glides like a river from mouth to stomach, a sleek and slippery flow of semi dark delight with silky suave lithe tannins and flavors that include rum raisin, beef jerky, black berries and chocolate.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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In the years since this novel was released, popular culture has fallen in love with the urbane, suave and sophisticated version of Lecter that lives in our zeitgeist.—
S.A. Cosby,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Ohtani is back in Japan and that puts an even bigger grin on these gracious locals.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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There's a little sprinkled throughout, but these all-stars are by and large gracious and amiable.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Pedal assist, via a cadence sensor, was smooth enough but not torque-sensor smooth; the bike’s (and rider’s) weight helps to smooth out engagement.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Add 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 cup peanuts to shallot mixture in blender; process until peanut dressing is smooth, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Urbane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/urbane. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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